The mission of Silicon Prairie News is to grow, connect and inspire the tech innovation communities of the Midwest.

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced leadership changes for 2025, including a search for its next CEO. We asked AI to summarize the sentiment of all the Prairie Portraits from 2024 and this is what we got. Local leaders share their perspective on Nebraska’s placement on the Tecnically Map of Innovation Ecosystems. SPN was selected as a 2025-2026 Report for America host ...

The mission of Silicon Prairie News is to grow, connect and inspire the tech innovation communities of the Midwest.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. This week's edition is a an AI-generated written and image summary of all the 2024 Prairie Portraits.

Jan 3, 2024 · SPN covered a lot of ground in 2023 as we dove into Nebraska’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Founder profiles, award and funding announcements, feature stories and guest posts were among the most-read content SPN published in 2023. Below is a list of the 11 most popular stories from last year starting with the earliest publication date to the most recent. Enjoy! Behind the ...

The mission of Silicon Prairie News is to grow, connect and inspire the tech innovation communities of the Midwest.

Dec 26, 2024 · The most popular stories on SPN in 2024 covered corporate innovation, preparing Nebraska’s workforce to compete in the innovation economy and startup funding announcements. Revisit highlights from the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nebraska over the past year with the stories below. Corporate innovation From Silicon Valley to Nebraska: Monolith’s journey of innovation Clean ...

Mar 6, 2024 · Happening Nov. 11-16, Silicon Prairie Startup Week is a six-day celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nebraska. Get ready for an unforgettable experience spanning three days in Lincoln, three days in Omaha, with additional events in …

Nov 12, 2024 · Silicon Prairie Startup Week is not just about celebration; it’s about meaningful content and connections. The programming is a collaborative effort that combines the strengths of SPN and the Chambers to foster more intentional engagement between the Omaha and Lincoln entrepreneurial communities.

Oct 7, 2024 · How it works Apply: Submit your application with a 2-minute video pitch or a short written submission by October 6, 2024. Semi-Finalists: The top 20 startups will be selected as semi-finalists and announced on October 16, 2024. Showcase Opportunity: Semi-finalists will be invited to set up a table at the Startup Showcase, providing a fantastic opportunity to network, demonstrate your product ...